Israel deploys C-Dome defence system for the first time
On Monday evening, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported an alert in the area of Eilat, which was targeted in...Geostrategy
Tehran, Baghdad to launch maritime passenger transport line
TEHRAN, IRAN – Iran and Iraq will launch the first maritime passenger transport line within the next two months, an...Business Geostrategy Tourism
All regions experienced water extremes in 2021, says UN
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - All regions of the world saw water extremes last year - both floods and droughts - and...Large areas of the planet recorded drier than normal conditions in 2021, the UN's World Meteorological Organization said.
Some 3.6 billion people face inadequate access to freshwater at least one month per year.
Tunisia ex-speaker in court again over alleged jihadist links
Tunis, Tunisia—The speaker of Tunisia's dissolved parliament appeared on Monday before a judge investigating accusations his party helped Tunisian jihadists travel...The judge is expected to decide whether or not to charge the 81-year-old at the end of the hearing
Rivals of Ennahdha, which dominated Tunisian politics from 2011 until Saied's power grab, accuse the party of helping them leave
More than 300 dead in Iran unrest: Guards general
More than 300 people have been killed in Iran since protests erupted over the death in morality police custody of...Latest official toll is much closer to the figure of at least 416 "killed in the suppression of protests in Iran" published by Iran Human Rights
The group says its toll includes those killed in violence related to the Amini protests and in distinct unrest in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan
Iran takes on US in supercharged World Cup showdown
Doha, Qatar—The United States and Iran meet in a politically charged winner-takes-all World Cup clash on Tuesday as England aim...The Group B game between the US and Iran has stood out as one of the highlights of the first phase in Qatar
Iran counterpart Carlos Queiroz brushed off suggestions that the flag furore would be used to motivate his players
European Education Area to take EU-UAE learning cooperation to the next level, says top official
It will open opportunities for Emirati youth to study in European Union, further strengthening the existing people-to-people ties, adds Margaritis...The European Education Area offers a potential multi-level cooperation between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates, said a top EU official
It will open opportunities for Emirati youth to study in European Union, adds Margaritis Schinas, adds VP of the European Commission for “Promoting Our European Way of Life”
Islamic nations seek to turn crisis into opportunity with enhanced relations, trade amidst recession fear
At the 38th Ministerial Session of COMCEC, leaders of Islamic countries discuss ways to enhance bilateral and trade relations to...At the 38th Ministerial Session of COMCEC, leaders of Islamic countries discuss ways to enhance bilateral and trade relations to help region and the world evade recession
The agenda of the ministerial COMCEC committee meeting includes improving transport & communications and developing sustainable & competitive tourism sectors
EU passes resolution to sanction Russian allies
The European Union gave itself legal authority to take action against anyone who helps Russia avoid its sanctions, the EU...Member states unanimously agreed that violating restrictive measures against Russia be considered an "EU crime" across the bloc.
The new resolution would help standardize the interpretation and enforcement of EU sanctions law across the 27-member union.
Kazakhstan eyes energy takeovers after blackouts, ‘mismanagement’
ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN - Kazakhstan warned Monday it could nationalize struggling energy companies in the oil-rich Central Asian country after the...Kazakhstan is a net exporter of energy, but high gas prices this year fueled historic and bloody protests.
Last month, Kazakh authorities said 65 percent of regional electricity networks needed repair.
Tehran protests after US football body posts modified Iran flag
Iran has seen more than two months of demonstrations sparked by the death in custody of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman Mahsa...Iran will face the United States in their final Group B game on Tuesday, when a win would put them through to the last 16
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Saturday that negotiating with the United States would not put an end to the "troubles"
Turkish, Egyptian ministers to meet to build ties: Erdogan
Erdogan and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shook hands last week in Qatar, signalling a fresh beginning in their ties.Erdogan and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shook hands last week in Qatar, signalling a fresh beginning in their ties
Relations between Ankara and Cairo have been strained ever since Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood, who was firmly backed by Erdogan
